EA Level 1 Horse Management

EA Level 1 Horse Management
From AUD $1,650.00
  • Duration: 6 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Macclesfield, Victoria
  • Product code: L1HM

During these sessions all the theory necessary to successfully complete your assessment will be discussed. There will also be 1 optional practical session where we will go through the practical information prior to the assessment.




Unit 1: General Horsemanship and Safety



  • Measuring height

  • Estimating age

  • Conformation and action




Unit 2: Saddlery



  • Bits

  • Exercise and stable bandages




Unit 3: Health and Fitness



  • First aid

  • Restraint

  • Dental care

  • First aid kit

  • Colic

  • Common skin problems

  • Basic leg problems

  • Common foot problems

  • Respiratory problems

  • Azoturia/tying up




Unit 4: Feeding



  • Digestion

  • Major nutrients

  • Feed types

  • Factors affecting dietary requirements

  • Feeding programs

  • Common supplements

  • Poisonous plants




Unit 5: Hoof Care, Grooming and Travelling



  • Farriery tools and removing a shoe

  • Pulling mane and tail

  • Trimming

  • Clipping

  • Preparation for long journeys

  • Loading and unloading

  • Safe towing




Unit 6: Fitness and Conditioning



  • Principles of fitness and conditioning

  • Design a fitness program